Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court ruled that the distinction between 'chest' and 'breast' is immaterial in cases involving Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act violations.

The Kerala High Court has reissued a police protection order for a woman linked to the Kumbh Mela who gained viral attention. The order emphasizes continued security measures for the individual.

The Supreme Court removed state official supervision from the Kerala Waqf Board. The decision came during a hearing on the Board’s appeal against an interim order issued by the Kerala High Court on July 15.

The Kerala High Court has ordered the State Police Chief to establish special squads to address hit-and-run cases. Police are instructed to collaborate and deploy these squads to track vehicles and drivers involved in such incidents.

A judicial team from the Kerala High Court conducted an inspection of the Mental Health Centre in Thiruvananthapuram. The visit aimed to assess the facility's operations and compliance with mental health care standards.

The Kerala High Court has directed the Secretary to submit a prosecution sanction order with a signature in a cashew import scam case. The Central Bureau of Investigation highlighted that the absence of a signature could hinder the investigation.

CPI challenges Kerala High Court's order prohibiting political events at Thekkinkadu Maidan, arguing the venue has historically functioned as a democratic public space. The party plans to hold a protest on July 20 despite the restriction.

The Kerala government declared the Neriamangalam-Valara route as revenue land, potentially resuming stalled road-widening work on the Kochi–Dhanushkodi National Highway after a High Court order halted it in July 2025.

The Kerala High Court has prohibited political events at Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur. The order aims to prevent potential conflicts and maintain public order during gatherings.

The Kerala High Court has ordered the arrest of the Muvattupuzha Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO). The court's directive mandates legal action against the RDO, though the specific reasons for the arrest are not detailed in the provided text.

The Kerala High Court permitted Tenny Joppan to be removed as an accused in a solar scam case. The decision relates to legal proceedings involving allegations of fraud in a solar energy project.

The Kerala High Court has reserved its order on an apology tendered by Cashew department Secretary K. Biju. The court directed him to apologize after an order he issued sanctioned the prosecution of two former officials of the KSCDC, which allegedly contained accusatory remarks against the judiciary.

The Kerala High Court ruled that Digi Yatra cannot require Aadhaar as proof of identity. This decision addresses the use of biometric identification in digital travel services.

Kerala High Court has requested a report from the Thalassery court regarding a petition seeking the transfer of the accused in the Shuhaib murder case. The court has also extended the stay on the trial until further notice.

The Kerala High Court ruled that courts should not assume a bride entrusted gold to her husband based on social customs. Instead, courts must rely on oral, documentary, or circumstantial evidence to determine if gold or money was handed over or misappropriated by the husband or his relatives.

The Kerala High Court has directed the Transport Commissioner and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to respond regarding illegal vehicle modifications that pose safety risks. The court is addressing concerns related to unauthorized vehicle alterations endangering public safety.

The Cashew Department Secretary submitted a revised unconditional apology to the Kerala High Court. Mr. Biju admitted in an affidavit that he issued an order on July 2 without the required care and deliberation.

The Kerala High Court rejected the plea of prime accused Sunil to suspend his jail term in an actor assault case. The Division Bench upheld the Ernakulam Sessions Court's finding as reasonable and stated there are no grounds for suspending the sentence.

A Kerala BJP councillor detained under KAAPA retakes his oath in Viyyur jail after the Kerala High Court permitted the ceremony, sparking a political row over the unprecedented event.

The Kerala High Court allowed BJP councillor R. Sugathan to take his oath in Viyyur jail while he remains under six-month preventive detention. He was among 20 BJP councillors ordered to retake their oaths due to procedural violations, with 19 having already complied.

The Kerala Devaswom Minister criticizes the Kerala High Court for excessive intervention in temple matters, stating that the court's direct instructions on ritual decisions in Sabarimala prevent the Devaswom Board and government from making independent choices.

Activists are urging for an expedited decision on improving access to life-saving breast cancer medicine. The case has been pending in the Kerala High Court since June 2022 and was listed 57 times for a final hearing without being addressed since January 21, 2023, according to the Working Group on Access to Medicines and Treatment.

BJP councillor R. Sugathan is seeking permission from the Kerala High Court to attend a re-swearing-in ceremony scheduled for July 14. The request is specifically for court approval to participate in the event.

The Kerala High Court approved the state's circular regarding public prosecutor appointments. The decision pertains to the appointment process for public prosecutors in the state.

The Kerala High Court has removed a police protection order for a woman associated with the Kumbh Mela. A judge directed the police to provide protection only if the woman submits a written request.

The Centre argued before the Kerala High Court that displaying nicotine and tar quantities on tobacco products could mislead consumers. The court is considering the implications of such labeling requirements.

The Kerala High Court has directed the Cashew Department Secretary to revise his apology, requiring him to state in an affidavit that he independently evaluated materials provided by the CBI when deciding on the prosecution sanction in a cashew scam case.

A debris slip in Wayanad, Kerala, has prompted the Kerala High Court to direct the state government to ensure relief for victims and expedite the handing over of bodies.

The Kerala High Court has reserved its verdict on the prime accused's plea to suspend his jail term in a rape case involving an actor.

BJP councillor R. Sugathan was granted one-day interim bail for swearing-in, but a final decision on his swearing-in depends on the Kerala High Court's verdict in the KAAPA case.

The Kerala High Court has granted an extension to the investigating officer handling the SNDP microfinance scam. The Kerala government stated that the officer made 'bona fide attempts' and requires one additional month to complete the investigation into alleged misappropriation.

The Kerala High Court dismissed a contempt petition against K. Sudhakaran following his in-person apology for making derogatory remarks about a Bench that overturned a CBI probe order into the death of Youth Congress leader S.P. Shuhaib.

The Kerala High Court has disposed of a petition related to a land dispute in Malayidamthuruth. The case involved a legal challenge over land ownership or usage rights.

The Kerala High Court has issued a notice to a former Director General of Police (DGP) regarding allegations of misuse of official insignia. The case involves legal scrutiny over potential violations of protocol related to official emblems.

The Kerala High Court has stayed the trial proceedings in a complaint filed by an actress against Boby Chemmanur. The court's order suspends further legal action in the case.

The Kerala High Court dismissed a plea for a CBI probe into an attack on ED officials, citing 'substantial progress' by Kerala Police in the investigation. The court stated there is no need to direct a CBI probe at this stage.

A case worker has been terminated from their position following a child's death, and the state has informed the Kerala High Court about the termination.

P.S. Prasanth, former TDB president, denies involvement in Sabarimala gold loss, attributing the issue to officials' failure to inform the Kerala High Court before sending gold-clad plates to Chennai for replating in 2025.

The Kerala High Court directed the Law Secretary and Cabinet Secretary to appear unless progress is made on the draft anti-ragging amendment Bill, which has been pending for over a year. The Election Commission of India had approved a Cabinet meeting to finalize the draft during Kerala Assembly elections, and the new State government was given three weeks to act on the Bill starting June 10.

Kerala High Court refused to extend transit bail for Farmaan Khan, the actor-husband of a woman linked to a kidnapping case. The state of Madhya Pradesh informed the court that his anticipatory bail plea was dismissed by a Special Judge under the POCSO Act in Mandleshwar.